A JOLT OF JOE JOE MAUER RETURNED TO THE TWINS LINEUP FRIDAY NIGHT. A LOOK AT HIS HIGHLIGHTS:
• The crowd reaction: The reports of a strong booing contingent were greatly exaggerated. Fans overwhelmingly cheered his first at-bat.
• Getting it started: A lot happened before and after Mauer's first at-bat, but his RBI single drove in the first run of a five-run first inning.
• Behind the plate: Mauer helped Brian Duensing -- who had a 7.01 ERA in his previous eight starts -- produce six strong innings.
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